Prattville responders may soon get to emergencies faster

Prattville will use grant money on system to control traffic signals so emergency vehicles can travel more quickly through the city. (File)

PRATTVILLE, Alabama -- A new system will soon be installed in Prattville to help Emergency responders reach destinations faster. According to the Montgomery Advertiser report, a new satellite system paid in part by a $150,075 grant will allow control of traffic signals so emergency vehicles can pass.

There are various methods of traffic signal preemption, including one as proposed in Prattville that uses GPS to locate the vehicle on its route to an emergency.